Eastern Healthcare Group · 15 hours ago
Activity Director
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expEastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers focused on resident-centered care and quality. They are seeking an Activity Director to develop and implement programs that meet the therapeutic needs of residents, manage staff, and promote activities within and outside the facility.
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Responsibilities
Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment
Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment
Management duties including, but not limited to, hiring, training and developing, coaching and counseling, and terminating department staff as deemed necessary
Ensure that all employment practices are administered fairly and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws
Develop, organize, and implement a program of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical and other therapeutic needs of residents as identified on the residents’ plan of care and within the specified budget
Initiate and promote activities both within the facility and outside the facility, as weather permits, insuring the safety and well being of each resident at all times
Coordinate and verify that assistance is provided to residents for activities and events as necessary
Provide in room activities for residents who are unable to attend daily events
Create an ongoing calendar of activities, which creatively meets multiple needs and is accessible and appealing to both men and women of all ages and abilities
Qualification
Required
Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment
Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment
Management duties including, but not limited to, hiring, training and developing, coaching and counseling, and terminating department staff as deemed necessary
Ensure that all employment practices are administered fairly and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws
Develop, organize, and implement a program of activities to meet the social, emotional, physical and other therapeutic needs of residents as identified on the residents' plan of care and within the specified budget
Initiate and promote activities both within the facility and outside the facility, as weather permits, insuring the safety and well being of each resident at all times
Coordinate and verify that assistance is provided to residents for activities and events as necessary
Provide in room activities for residents who are unable to attend daily events
Create an ongoing calendar of activities, which creatively meets multiple needs and is accessible and appealing to both men and women of all ages and abilities
Meet at least one (1) of the following criteria: Degree and certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist; or Certified Activity Director by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; or Two (2) years experience in a social or recreational program within the past five (5) years, in which one (1) year was full time in a resident activities program in a health care setting; or Prior completion of a state approved training course
Company
Eastern Healthcare Group
Eastern Healthcare Group offers 24/7 nursing care, rehabilitation, and access to medical professionals.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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